James Rielly and Keith Mayerson present contrasting exhibitions in New York galleries
On October 20, 2006, two solo shows debuted in New York City. At Chelsea's Galeria Ramis Barquet, James Rielly's exhibition titled "Tell us a Story" showcases watercolor artworks that reinterpret anonymous journalistic images. Featured pieces include "We Sustained Heavy Losses" (2006), "Give me, more more more" (2006), "Sometimes Everyone Looks Hairy" (2006), "Red, Yellow, Blue" (2006), and "Let's queue" (2006). Meanwhile, at Derek Eller Gallery, Keith Mayerson's "Kings & Queens" displays alluring oil paintings of famous figures, such as The Beatles in "The Beatles 1964" (2006) and Elvis Presley in "Elvis '56" (2006). Rielly's show is available until November 22, 2006, while Mayerson's runs until November 25, 2006.
Key facts
- James Rielly's exhibition "Tell us a Story" runs from October 20 to November 22, 2006 at Galeria Ramis Barquet Chelsea in New York City
- Keith Mayerson's exhibition "Kings & Queens" runs from October 20 to November 25, 2006 at Derek Eller Gallery in New York City
- Rielly appropriates anonymous journalistic photographs, focusing on faces and costumed groups
- Mayerson paints iconic images of famous people like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and James Dean
- Rielly's watercolor technique is minimal, with figures placed in nondescript environments
- Mayerson's oil paintings feature energetic brushstrokes and a lush palette
- Rielly's work includes ironic titles like "We Sustained Heavy Losses" (2006)
- Mayerson's paintings transform celebrity images into symbolic representations of human experience
Entities
Artists
- James Rielly
- Keith Mayerson
- Steve Martin
- James Dean
- Elvis Presley
- Fay Wray
Institutions
- Galeria Ramis Barquet Chelsea
- Derek Eller Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- 532 West 24 Street
- 615 West 27th Street